Ridgeview Lodge

The staff was absolutly amazing, helpful and kind in every way. Our time at the Lodge was great! We had a wonderful spot for breakfast, at a large window with morning sunlight streaming in. The breakfast was yummy and always ready on time!

It was a little breezy, being winter. However it was lovely and open with lots of fresh air.

It was a quiet and peaceful place. The employees were attentive and friendly and warm. It is an older house with a lot of character. The location is convenient. Breakfast was amazing! I love the concept at the bar....truly inspiring.

The location, architecture ,sustainability and staff.

The breakfast was great.

To leave so soon.

Breakfast was delicious and the location is good because it is close to the hospital where my husband is admitted

I loved everything about this lodge and the staff was very friendly

We were met promptly by the reception lady and shown around. The room was well appointed and very clean and we enjoyed our stay. It was a perfect distance from where we needed to be and the parking was good.

Great hosts and staff. Very comfortable rooms and great breakfast

The place is nice and well kept. Staff is friendly and helpful

A very serene environment, with a homely touch

Very quiet and peaceful. The host went out of her way to make the Comrades runners' stay more special, by offering an extremely early breakfast before the race and a special treat in the form of a free tasty dinner after the race to celebrate achievements amongst fellow guests/runners.

There were too many ashtrays on the property. An ashtray, whether clean or dirty is a sign of dirtiness as it promotes unpleasant dirty habits all over the show(only one area had a demarcated sign for those who choose to slowly kill themselves). I counted 10 ashtrays, which is an ugly sight in such a beautiful and tranquil setting.

The place was beautiful and clean. Snalo and her team were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was alooot and it was to die for. The room and the bathroom were clean and the beds were soft and lovely to sleep on. The whole lodge was welcoming.

There is nothing that I did not like. I didnt like that we only stayed one night.

What an amazing stay! From the moment we arrived, everything about this property exceeded expectations. The views alone are worth booking for; being able to see both the ocean and the harbour from the balcony was breathtaking and so peaceful. The property itself is beautiful, well-maintained, and has such a relaxing atmosphere. The service was exceptional. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, professional, and genuinely welcoming. You could really tell that they cared about making guests feel comfortable. Breakfast was another highlight. Instead of a generic setup, they would ask for your preferences and freshly prepare your meal, which made the experience feel thoughtful and personal and the food was absolutely delicious. I also loved the little touches around the property, like the free library where you could borrow a book and relax either by the pool or on the deck area. The minibar was also well stocked and added to the convenience of the stay.

Very well done eggs, and the garden was lovely. I loved the area too! It was nice and quiet. The staff was fabulous, they were proactive right from the minute we were at the gate and they never stopped.

On arrival they offer you something to fill in with regards to what type of breakfast you would want. I definitely liked this, but I think it would be nice to have a rotation that could still be within the option you asked for. Every morning I had Parfait, pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 eggs (they did offer to switch around the eggs), sausages, beans and toast. I think it would be nice to switch it around sometimes, because it did get a bit monotonous.

The hospitality was amazing.

Ridgeview has a quaint comfort to it, a charming old residence with nice ocean and garden views. The artwork is excellent and the antique furniture tasteful.

Staff were friendly but overly rule-bound. I asked for new towels day 1, but found the same dirty towels picked up off the floor and rehung. (The towels are thread-bare, too). I asked for yogurt, fruit, and granola for breakfast rather than the standard eggs and bacon, and got a small cup of oatmeal with sweetened yogurt. "No fruit," I was told even though I was there multiple days. Drinking water in the room was not refilled. Nor tea and coffee. The impression was one of meagerness.

Everything but breakfast was great 👍 and small treats for our anniversary even though we didn't tell on time.

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The host (owner) was most helpful and friendly. Very hospitable. If I was ever to visit Durban again, I will stay at Ridgeview The breakfast was excellent and the setting was just perfect with an absolutely beautiful view The location was perfect for our visit

Everything was acceptable We stayed in the self catering cottage Be aware of the vervets. Mischievous, but totally harmless though.

Feels like royalty. Stylish comfortable and amazing views.never expected this in the heart of Durban The host Vasatha and staff were friendly and welcoming. It feels like home. I could comfortably libe here forever. Breakfast plus views just gorgeous. Very well located and safe. Thank you! Will highly recommend.

The room was nice and cozy. Staff were really friendly and the breakfast was nice. Not to mention how the whole place was well kept!

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Very friendly, helpful staff and owner exceptionally accommodating. Breakfast was great. The location is ideal for hospital visits and is very safe.

Super Ausgangslage, grüne Oase in der Stadt, sehr nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Wir lagen als einzige am Pool und sofort wurden vom Service nochmal Blätter rausgefischt - sehr aufmerksam! Frühstück wie so oft erwähnt prima. Das Haus hat Charme

Meckern auf hohem Niveau: insgesamt ist das Mobiliar unseres Zimmer etwas in die Jahre gekommen (aber sauber). Lediglich der Teppichboden im Schlafzimmer macht keinen schönen Eindruck.

Everything is top.. The breakfast and location.. I enjoyed the smell of garden definitely i will visit again

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Great atmosphere, great staff and great breakfast

No Dstv

Good clean facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location.

Not all drinks advertised in the booklet were available and those that were available was not cold due to a non running fridge. There was no coffee available from the coffee machines in the kitchen, only instant coffee in the room. A decent cup of coffee would have been preferable.

Wat een mooie tuinen, bloemen en planten soorten om het woning. En het uitzicht.. zo mooi . De kamers zijn meer dan adequaat. De stijl is 😍. Zoveel attente details overal. Zoveel boeken om te lezen. Ontbijt was uitstekend. Personeel meer dan vriendelijk.

Het looppad bij de ingang is een beetje stijl. Ik moest mijn hakken uitdoen. Is niet erg, als je het maar weet. Tuinjongen/ bediening hielp met mijn tas en schoenen dus snel opgelost. Internet was traag maar personeel gaf aan een storing.

My husband and I agreed that this was our favorite accommodation during our 2.5 week stay around South Africa. The property is a beautiful, historic lodge with pleasing architectural features and decor and a stunning view of the harbor. The staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the room and its bathroom were spacious and comfortable. The proprietor Vasantha made great suggestions for our stay. We lacked for nothing. It was like staying in someone's beautiful home, but with plenty of privacy and autonomy. An oasis.

No complaints.

Very friendly staff and owner. Exceptional service. Felt like home away from home

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I loved starting in this heritage house which felt just like home. The artwork and interior decor were superb and the gardens immaculately kept. It is in quite road not far from parks, museums and local eateries

Hot water was an issue which was a pity and I would have loved to get a simple evening meal rather than sending out for something

The breakfast was exceptional - I got exactly what I asked for. The staff, service and location was perfect. Vasantha is an amazing, intelligent, kind and compassionate person. She gave far more than I expected.

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Breakfast was excellent and staff were wonderful

Great garden view, friendly staff and delicious breakfast.

Vasantha is an exceptional host. We had a perfect stay. Close to where we had to be. Very nice breakfast, beautiful garden and lovely decorated house - felt at home.

Breakfast was amazing

I liked everything.

Super accueil personnalisé

Staff was very warm and accommodating, room was spacious and comfortable.

I only wish the door locks and windows were slightly less stiff

Awesome view of Durban city and harbour, beautifully kept 1920/30s building and marvellous host and staff!

Lieu raffiné, personnel accueillant ,petit déjeuner personnalisé ,calme absolu. La belle demeure est très bien située, la vue formidable ,plaisir de se baigner dans la piscine originale avec un service en plus. Le jardin est soigné, une très bonne détente, ici on est comme à la maison : merveilleux pour atterrir en Afrique du Sud.

Great location and awesome hostess. Breakfast was lovely, and the place is absolutely clean.This is an ideal place to relax far from the madding crowd.

Everything was up to standard. Nothing i did not like.

Property was good

Outstanding Location and Setting

Everything

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Excellent room and brilliant host.

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Extremely friendly owner and staff. The location is perfect if you are visiting UKZN's Howard College Campus. The property is nice and quiet with a great view of the harbour. The breakfast was definitely the highlight.

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Vasantha made amazing vegan breakfasts. She also suggested great places to eat in the area. The house is amazing and we felt almost like old friends coming for a visit.

great breakfast, great location. The view over DBN harbour coupled with the property's garden is very good. It's soothing to eat and relax while enjoying the view and serenity of the place. You are allowed to sit and work fro the common eating areas (both indoor and outdoor). No disturbance at all. The book collection at the place together with the very comfortable sofas should make any enthusiast happy. Vasantha is quite caring and puts you at ease right from day one.

Location, food and experience

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Ridgeview offers a cozy and homy feeling. It is perfect for a quiet stay in a bustling city. The rooms are spacious and there is a variety of common areas for guests to enjoy. Book lovers will definitely enjoy this place!

The location was absolutely ideal. The breakfast was delicious. The team were always keen to go the extra mile to help.

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Ein sehr schönes Haus mit phantastischem Garten. Die Besitzerin, Vasantha, ist sehr zugewandt. Das Haus ist leicht zu finden, was ein großes Plus für Unterkünfte Durban bedeutet. Man hat einen tollen Blick über die Stadt auf den Hafen.

Das Zimmer war sehr viel kleiner (höchstens 20 qm) als bei booking angegeben (das Zimmer, das wir gebucht haben wurde mit 35 qm beschrieben). Es gibt keine Restaurants in unmittelbarer Umgebung, die man zu Fuß erreichen kann. Das muss man einfach wissen.

They had the same breakfast

Everything, the host, the staff, the venue, the food, the atmosphere. Everything was just amazing 😍 we definitely will be back.

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The serenity of the gardens , helpful and friendly staff and Visantha the owner was always near to help and she served delicious breakfasts!

We had a wonderful stay at this guest house in Durban. The staff were outstanding – professional, committed, and at the same time very warm and homely. We were in Durban under difficult circumstances, visiting our sister in hospital, but the staff showed us such empathy and comfort that it truly made a difference. Everything about our stay was excellent, and I would give them a full 10 out of 10. Highly recommended.

Except for TV that we couldn't operate to tune to SABC, maybe a little guide to TV operations, although it wasn't a big deal. Everything was perfect

The lodge is well-maintained, neat, well-located, and the service is excellent. The only area of weakness I noted is the dust originating from the carpet, spreading over to the bedding. Secondly, the room i booked did not have a refrigerator-which a lodge should ordinarily have because it does not provide lunch. Other than these, i was happy about the service and i would like to come back again.

The hospitality by the host and her front desk workers

No meals except breakfast

Loved the location as it is very close to Capital Hospital where my partner was for a couple of ops. Also the view and garden was lovely.

Towels could be a bit bigger but not a hassle and there should be an alternative to the duvet. We did find it too hot.

Lovely place, in a great location. Definitely will stay there again in the future. The Gardens are beautiful and the morning view is fantastic! The staff is very polite and very friendly. The feeling in this palace is amazing

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Service and hospitality was extremely good. Only issue i had was the wifi was extremely bad and could not work as i was on a business trip. i could not send out emails or even watch tv. without wifi now days you pretty much in the dark.

Good breakfast

keep up the good hospitality. this is home away from home. definately spending more time here and looking forward to dinner

Our stay at Ridgeview Lodge was wonderful. The rooms and other hotel facilities (lounge, bar, dining room, swimming pool and garden) are perfect. The reception by the owner and support staff was excellent. We had trouble with our car and the host was extremely accommodating, patient and supportive in providing information to assist us. We were given information on things to do in the area. The breakfast is delicious and generous. Overall, a short but awesome stay. We hope to come again.

I traveled to Durban with family and dear friends. We felt welcome and cared for every momement. The rooms are lovely and comfortable. The common spaces are gorgeous and relaxing. The Ridgeview Lodge takes the second B in B&B very seriously. We enjoyed unforgettably delicious breakfasts each morning, complete with crumpets!

Ridgeview is a gem, situated conveniently, well maintained and managed. All round a good place to stay.

All good

Brilliant lodge with a lot of charm. Nicely situated close to city center. Quiet area. Breakfast had the extra touch. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hostess, Vas, is a charming woman and the perfect guide to talk about Durban. Very knowledgeable about South African history and political development. Don’t miss the chance to talk to her

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if you like to have an exclusive stay in a british mansion - here is the best place to stay. the host was very friendly and warm-hearted.

Did not have breakfast

Natural warm and welcoming swimming pool

Great location with awesome views over Durban. The food delicious and we appreciated the attentive, friendly host able to help with local advice and info. Rooms were clean & spacious, and the property has good security, including onsite parking.